Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke lashed out at Cricket Australia’s (CA) claim that only three players knew of the ball tampering incident, and that none of the bowlers knew of the incident.
Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke lashed out at Cricket Australia’s (CA) claim that only three players knew of the ball tampering incident, and that none of the bowlers knew of the incident.
CA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said, “Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft all charged after it was found they had prior knowledge of the ball tampering incident. No one else was aware."
However, Sutherland’s statement drew criticism from the cricketing world, particularly Clarke. “To many reputations on the line for the full story not to come out. Cape Town change room is a very small place! The truth, the full story, accountability and leadership- until the public get this Australian cricket is in deep sh**!” the former Australia captain tweeted.
Clarke’s statement were supported by former English captain Michael Vaughan, who has been vocal about the incident in Cape Town.
Former English cricketer Michael Vaughan tweeted, “Only 3 people knew ........ #MyA***. Me thinks the hole has just got a little deeper and bigger for Cricket Australia.”
A few Indian cricketers also were vocal about the incident. These included slow left armer Murali Kartik, and former opening batsman Aakash Chopra, who expressed their thoughts on Twitter. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly spoke on the incident, saying what Smith did was ‘absolute stupidity’. “Steven Smith need not have to do it (ball tampering). I think what Smith did or David Warner did or Bancroft did was absolute stupidity," Ganguly said at a panel discussion on a TV channel.
However, former West Indies fast bowler Tino Best said that the cricketing world was overreacting to the entire incident, revealing that everyone tampers with the ball. "I honestly believe everyone is overreacting to the whole ball tampering thing look there isn’t a professional player who hasn’t done it cricket is tough especially on flat wickets u wanna try things so miss me with the BS ban the guys for 2 Test and a fine and get on with it," he said, adding that the press needed to take a ‘chill pill’.
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